Meet your new 2024-2025 National FFA Officers!

FFA’s new group of National Officers were announced at the 97th National FFA Convention

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Over 1 million members, over 70,000 at convention, over 8,000 chapters, 50 states, 2 territories, but 1 blue jacket!

Six new officers were elected at the 97th annual National FFA Convention and Expo this year in Indianapolis, Indiana to lead the organization for the next year.

These members were selected from 37 candidates vying for the honor. Candidates participated in an extensive interview process with the National FFA Officer Nominating Committee before the selection.

Meet the Team:

Thaddeus Bergschneider of Illinois was elected National President. He is a former member of the Franklin FFA Chapter.

Luke Jennings of Ohio was elected National Secretary. He is a former member of the Felicity-Franklin FFA Chapter.

Caroline Groth of Kentucky was elected Eastern Region Vice President. She is a former member of the Locust Trace FFA Chapter.

Abigale Jacobsen of California was elected Western Region Vice President. She is a former member of the Elk Grove FFA Chapter.

Jack Lingenfelter of Georgia was elected Southern Region Vice President. He is a former member of the Coffee High FFA Chapter.

Mary Schrieber of Wisconsin was elected Central Region Vice President. She is a former member of the East Troy FFA Chapter.

Watch as their name is called in Lucas Oil Stadium

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